Jews whose properties are to be confiscated under the new Hungarian law, which provides for taking over all Jewish-owned agricultural holdings, will not receive monetary payment for their possessions but will be given virtually worthless government bonds, it was reported here today.
All Jewish property falling into the proscribed categories has been requested, since March 20, the reports confirmed and none of it may be sold or transferred.
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